embarrassing

1 making you feel shy, awkward or ashamedan embarrassing mistake/question/situationIt can be embarrassing for children to tell complete strangers about such incidents.It was so embarrassing having to sing in public.See related entries:Embarrassment

Extra examplesI found the whole evening intensely embarrassing.It was acutely embarrassing for us all.My mother’s presence made the situation even more embarrassing.This latest incident could be embarrassing to the government.a deeply embarrassing momentan embarrassing mistake/​question/​situation